CrPC 66→BNSS 68

CrPC 66 to BNSS 68: Service on Government servant

Section 66 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 68 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 66 →View BNSS Section 68 →

CrPC 66 to BNSS 68 at a Glance

Section 66 CrPC (Service on Government servant) is now Section 68 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 66 to BNSS 68?

Section 68 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 66 CrPC. Section 68(1) BNSS refers to Section 64 BNSS where Section 66(1) CrPC referred to Section 62 CrPC.

CrPC 66 vs BNSS 68: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section6668
HeadingService on Government servantSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.62s.64

CrPC 66 and BNSS 68: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 66, CrPC 1973

66. Service on Government servant.—(1) Where the person summoned is in the active service of the Government, the Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which such person is employed; and such head shall thereupon cause the summons to be served in the manner provided by section 62, and shall return it to the Court under his signature with the endorsement required by that section. (2) Such signature shall be evidence of due service.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 68, BNSS 2023

68. Service on Government servant.—(1) Where the person summoned is in the active service of the Government, the Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which such person is employed; and such head shall thereupon cause the summons to be served in the manner provided by section 64, and shall return it to the Court under his signature with the endorsement required by that section. (2) Such signature shall be evidence of due service.

When It Applies: CrPC 66 vs BNSS 68

Under CrPC 66
  1. Section 66(1) CrPC applies where the person summoned is in the active service of the Government.
  2. The Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which the person summoned is employed.
  3. The head shall cause the summons to be served in the manner provided by Section 62 CrPC and shall return it to the Court under the signature of the head with the endorsement required by Section 62 CrPC.
  4. Under Section 66(2) CrPC, such signature shall be evidence of due service.
Under BNSS 68
  1. Section 68(1) BNSS applies where the person summoned is in the active service of the Government.
  2. The Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which the person summoned is employed.
  3. The head shall cause the summons to be served in the manner provided by Section 64 BNSS and shall return it to the Court under the signature of the head with the endorsement required by Section 64 BNSS.
  4. Under Section 68(2) BNSS, such signature shall be evidence of due service.

What CrPC 66 to BNSS 68 Means in Practice

Section 66(1) CrPC is found in Section 68(1) BNSS and Section 66(2) CrPC in Section 68(2) BNSS. Both provide that the signature of the head of the office shall be evidence of due service.

FAQs: CrPC 66 to BNSS 68

Where is Section 66 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 66(1) CrPC is found in Section 68(1) BNSS and Section 66(2) CrPC in Section 68(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 68 BNSS the same as Section 66 CrPC?▼

Section 68 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 66 CrPC, except that Section 68(1) BNSS refers to Section 64 BNSS where Section 66(1) CrPC referred to Section 62 CrPC.

Which section does Section 68(1) BNSS refer to for the manner of service?▼

Section 68(1) BNSS refers to Section 64 BNSS. Section 66(1) CrPC referred to Section 62 CrPC.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·